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Tulsa
  • City in Oklahoma
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Tulsa

#5 in Best Places to Live in Tulsa Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Tulsa is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 410,652. Tulsa is in Tulsa County and is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. Living in Tulsa offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tulsa there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tulsa and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tulsa are above average.
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    Population
    410,652
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $151,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $882
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Tulsa Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      853.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      92.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      146.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,003.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,921.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      970.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Tulsa

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,438
    National
    $69,021
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